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Hypertherm Inc.
Hypertherm Torch Coolant
Manufacturer MSDS Number:
SECTION 1 : CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
MSDS Name: Hypertherm Torch Coolant
Manufacturer Name: Hypertherm Inc.
Address:
Etna Road.
Hanover, N.H. 03755
Emergency Number:
Transportation * For spill, leak, fire or transport accident
Business Phone: (603)-643-3441
For information in North America, call: (603)-643-3441
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Manufacturer MSDS Revision Date:
08-23-01
Supersedes date: 12-18-98
NFPA
Health: 1
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
Other:
SECTION 2 : COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS# % Weight
< 50%
Propylene glycol 57-55-6
OSHA PEL TWA: None Established.
ACGIH TLV TWA: None Established.
Hazardous: Yes
Risk Phrases:
R36/37/38
Chemical Name CAS# % Weight
< 1.0
Benzotriazole 95-14-7
OSHA PEL TWA: None Established.
ACGIH TLV TWA: None Established.
Hazardous: Yes
Risk Phrases:
R22,36/37/38
SECTION 3 : HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Causes eye irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause skin irritation
Applies to All Ingredients:
Potential Health Effects:
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Eye Contact:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin Contact:
Can cause skin irritation.
Inhalation:
Mists are harmful.
Ingestion:
Oral LD 50 (rat) as reported for 100% Benzotriazole is 560 mg./Kg.
SECTION 4 : FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eye with cool running water. Remove contact
lenses if applicable. Continue flushing with water for at least 15
minutes. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact:
Wash with soap and water. If irritation develops or persists, get
medical attention.
Inhalation:
If affected, remove from exposure. Restore breathing. Keep
warm and quiet. Get medical attention.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Give
several glasses of water. If vomiting is not spontaneous, induce
vomiting. Keep airway clear. Get medical attention.
Note to Physicians:
Treatment based on judgment of the physician in response to
reactions of the patient.
SECTION 5 : FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire:
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not Established
Flash Point:
None to boiling.
Flash Point Method:
None to boiling.
Extinguishing Media:
Product is an aqueous solution. Use Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Foam
Fire Fighting Instructions:
Full protective equipment including self-contained breathing apparatus should be
used. During emergency conditions overexposure to decomposition products may
cause a health hazard. Symptoms may not be immediately apparent. Get medical
attention.
Unusual Fire Hazards:
Water base solution.
SECTION 6 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Large Spill:
Dike or dam spill. Pump to containers or soak up on inert absorbent. Place in
covered waste disposal container.
Small Spill:
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Mop up residues and place in a covered waste disposal container.
SECTION 7 : HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Keep container in upright position. Avoid breathing or creating airborne mists.
Avoid contact with skin eyes, and clothing. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mists. DO
NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. Clean up spills immediately.
Storage:
Store in a cool dry place. Keep from freezing. Keep containers tightly closed when
not in use.
SECTION 8 : EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Good general ventilation. Eye wash station in immediate area of use.
M.E.L./O.E.S Nil.
U.K HSE EH:40 Not listed
Hand Protection Description:
Recommended; PVC, Neoprene or Nitrile acceptable
Eye/Face Protection:
Recommended
Respiratory Protection:
If exposed to mists.
HYGIENIC PRACTICES
Normal procedures for good hygiene.
Physical State/Appearance:
Clear liquid.
Odor:
None
pH:
5.5-7.0
Vapor Pressure:
Not applicable.
Vapor Density:
Not applicable.
Boiling Point:
100 deg c
Freezing Point:
Not established.
Solubility:
IN WATER: Complete.
Specific Gravity:
1.0
Evaporation Point:
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Not determined.
SECTION 10 : STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
STABLE
Conditions to Avoid:
None
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
None Known
Hazardous Polymerization:
WILL NOT OCCUR
CONDITIONS TO AVOID : Not applicable.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
BY FIRE: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide Nitrogen Oxides
SECTION 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Applies to All Ingredients:
Acute Health Effects:
Not determined.
Chronic Effects:
Not determined.
Carcinogenicity:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY KNOWN OR ANTICIPATED CARCINOGENS
ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF THE NTP ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS
AND OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Z
SECTION 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
As reported for 100% Benzotriazole: Bluegill Sunfish (96 hr. Tlm):28mg/l; Minnow
(96hr. Tlm):28mg/l; Trout (96 hr. LC 50): 39mg/l; Algae(96hr. EC 50): 15.4mg/l;
Daphina magna (48 hr. LC 50): 141.6mg/l
Biodegredation: CONSIDERED BIODEGRADABLE
BOD / COD VALUE: Not established
SECTION 13 : DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal:
Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with national/local legislative
requirements
RCRA Hazard Class:
NO
RECYCLE CONTAINER:
YES.
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CODE: 2 - HDPE
SECTION 14 : TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transportation Information:
UN CLASSIFICATION : NOT HAZARDOUS.
DESCRIPTION: Not applicable.
SECTION 15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION
Benzotriazole:
Regulatory Paragraph:
Labeling Information: Irritant
EC Number: EC annex 1 Classification: Nil.
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38, 22
Safety Phrase:
S 24/25, 26
EI NECS No.: Not listed
SECTION 16 : ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NFPA:
Fire Hazard: 0 = RED
Health: 1 = BLUE.
Reactivity: 0 = YELLOW
MSDS Revision Date:
08-23-01
Supersedes date: 12-18-98
Disclaimer:
Information contained in this MSDS refers only to the specific material designated
and does not relate to any process or use involving other materials. This
information is based on data believed to be reliable, and the Product is intended to
be used in a manner that is customary and reasonably foreseeable. Since actual
use and handling are beyond our control, no warranty, express or implied, is made
and no liability is assumed by Alpha Chemical Services, Inc., in connection with the
use of this information.
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